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Systems Operation
312C, 315C, 318C, 319C, 320C, 321C, 322C, 325C, 330C and M325C Excavators
and 325C MHPU and 330C MHPU Mobile Hydraulic Power Units Engine and Pump
Control - V2

Media Number -RENR3814-19 Publication Date -01/01/2011 Date Updated -31/01/2011

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Tool Control
SMCS - 5700

When an attachment tool is being operated, the engine speed and the pump flow are
controlled according to the type of tool. For more information, refer to the appropriate service
manual for the tool control of the machine that is being serviced.

Selection Of A Tool
There are five preprogrammed tools. The operator selects the tool. The monitor is used to
make the selection. The following items are examples of some parameters which can be
adjusted in order to accommodate a particular tool:

● Setting of the engine speed dial

● Pump flow for one or two pumps

● Pump flow for one or two directions

● The setting of the horsepower for the attachment pump.

Engine Speed Control

When the pedal is operated, the actual setting of the engine speed dial is compared to the
position of the engine speed dial that was set by the parameter. The engine speed control will
lower the engine speed to the selected engine speed that was set in the adjustable parameter.
When the tool is deactivated, the speed of the engine will return to the actual speed of the
setting of the engine speed dial. When the attachment tool is being operated, the AEC and the
one touch low idle are released. If the programmed value is higher than the engine speed dial
indicator, the engine speed will not be raised.

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Main Pump Flow Control

Some tools use the flow of the main pump. A pressure switch detects the pressure change. A
proportional reducing valve restricts the main pump flow. A resolver valve selects the higher
pressure between the pressure in the control valve and the pressure from the proportional
reducing valve. This signal restricts the pump flow to a lower pressure. The main pump flow is
then reduced.

This process results in better simultaneous operation of the tool and operation of the
implement.

Note: A "System 5" Tool Control does not have a proportional reducing valve.

Main Pump Control During Use Of The Auxiliary Pump

Note: A "System 14 "Tool Control is the only system that uses an auxiliary pump.

The controller detects an attachment pump section. This offsets the load of the attachment
pump. This process also prevents a decrease of the engine speed. If an attachment pump is
operated with 30 percent of the rated load and the main pumps are operated at the same
time, a reduction in engine speed is prevented.

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